Slovenia: Citizens Protest Against Austerity Cuts

Politics ♦ Published: December 18, 2012; 23:12 ♦ (Vindobona)

The austerity policy of the centre-right government faces fierce resistance by the trade union and citizen´s movements.

Slovenia: Citizens Protest Against Austerity Cuts / Picture: © Vindobona.org

The political climate in Slovenia is become more critical. The trade union already announced to hold a general strike and want to force the government to take back the austerity plans. Above all, the 2013 should be blocked by a public vote, the trade union said.

Moreover, the privatization policy and the creation of a bad bank are combated with two other public votes. Initially,…